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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-20
Common Council,

DRGULAR MEETINGS, SECOND AND
h fourth Tuesday evenings of each month
at tx o'clock.
%Persons desiring to have matters acted
upon by the Council, at any regular meet
ing must present the same to the Auditor
prior to the Tuesday on which the Council
holds its regular meeting.
TH0S. S. JRwETT,
Auditor and Clerk.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1887-09-20
CIatsop Lodge No. ll3, u. o. of II.

DEGULAR MEETINGS EVERY
II Wednesday evening at O'Clock in
lodge-room over Canadian & Co. s store. So
journing brothers invited TO attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26
HALLOwELL.

The following table has been prepared by
member of the S. s. Committee, showing
the percentage of attendance of pupils in the
different schools for the fall terms of 1886
and 1887. During the fall term of 1886 half
holidays were in vogue; in the fall term Of
81, Saturday whole holidays. The compari-
son between the attendance Of the two terms
is evidently in favor of the whole holiday as
is shown by the percentage of 1856 and 1887.
Lakeman schQol, 94.55, $3.50; North
Grammar, 90.64, 92.04 South
Grammar, s4.49, $500; Page School,
s457, 1874; Warren School, 81 90, "a .O5 ;
North Maine, $40, ol.lo; South Maine
SO IS, 1861 Old South School. SIS. Is, 81 ,95 !;
Loudon Hill School, 95.9l, Oil; Anterior
School, S7,82, $500; laughter School, S.
So, so. In nearly every instance the per-
centage of attendance is greater during the
the last fall term than in the cores
ponding term of 1899, and it is
so in every instance in the city proper In
the city proper the total percentage of at
tendance for the fall term of SO was 50 Sc
and in 81, 1898, total gain of little over
per cent. This does not include the Lou
don Hill, Atherton and laughter Schools
The S. S. Committee finds that the percent
age of attendance has been greater in other
cities where holidays prevail and comes to
the conclusion that it is the best system. On
the other hand some of the teachers urge
that the pupils, especially the younger ones
become tired, missing the half holiday in the
middle of the week and do not do as good
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26
RIVERSIDE

Ira d. Sturgis is having pressed 40 tons
of hay. 1t is sold to Draper ana Hall OF
Boston. 1t is pressed with the beater press
and is very choice hay.
The half wild Jersey heifers have beer
captured and housed.
Carrie Merrill arrived home this week after
being absent in Somerville Mass, the past
three months.
Dr. Hill and his wife of the Hospital. were
in the place yesterday
Legal notices of the Maple Grove Gene
terry Association are posted for the annual
meeting of the Association for the choice of
officers. At the last annual meeting it was
voted to have a new fence put around the
yard. At the next meeting, January I'd, il
will again be brought up, and some definite
action taken upon it,
The verdict of the jury and the sentence
of Judge Whitehouse against George Har-
rinston meet with general approval in this
place.
The reports in the kennebec Journal OF
the sickness, death and funeral obsequies OF
our late Governor Bodwell are highly praised
by all in the vicinity for their accuracy and
fullness of detail.
The sleghing and shedding is very good and
is being improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26
AN ANCIENT COAT.
A Venerable Garment Which has Come
Down from Former Generations

Goats are not usually long lived, especially
when subjected TO constant wear There ap
pear to be exceptions to this rule, however
The other day an elderly gentleman, accom-
panied by his good wife. entered an Augusts
clothing store wearing an oyercoat which haC
done him service for nineteen years. The
good man appeared desirous of wearing i
another nineteen years, but his wife could
not be prevailed upon to agree TO it.
'Now really Nancy" he pleaded II think
there's considerable wear in this coat yet"
Il don't care anything bout that Zeke, but
you shan't ever go out of this store until yor
buy yourself new coat"
In vain Zeke expostulaled. The old lady
was firm, and finally he captulated anc
purchased new coat.
The old coat was put carefully away ant
placed in charge of the old lady-and con
verted into garments for 1.-The boys" will
propably do service for some time to come
but probably not for nineteen years for boys
have the great. blessing of growth in case.
like this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26
Present CONDITION Of the Coffee Market

Yesterday in conversation with prominent
coffee merchant and expert Of Boston, the
Journal man gathered the following informa-
ton
- year ago last October the coffee plants
in Brazil showed a bloom that gave promise
of a short CROP 'sYou see added the gen.
tleman. I'VE judge great deal concerning
the coming crop by the appearance of the
buds and blossoms before the long rainy
season OF course we can only approximate as
to what the crop will be till after the rainy
season. The bloom lasts from October till
April. Hence the future crop which is in
bloom now will be called the crop of 81 and
'ss. The coffee plant never loses its leaves.
1t grows in belt around the equator Il de-
grees north and 20 degrees south. The short
age predicted came true. and the coffee crop
was failure throughout the World
What can be done, as coffee has come to
be necessity"
That's the question. 1t is difficult for
one not acquainted with the coffee trade to
understand the precarious condition it is in.
When it was predicted that the crop would
fall short 3, 000, 900 bags, coffee went up five
cents on pound. From July LIST TO Dec. LIST,
the entire crop of Rio sent to this country
was about 100000 bags. The whole
amount remaining to be sent up to next
September will not exceed 100000 bags
That with what is now here will make about
|, 100, 900 to be consumed in the next seven
months, while the consumption of the past
five months has been 2,200 600 bags"
what about the Java crop?"
THAT is failure as we'll, having 400 900
bags against 100000 last year. The
Oriental Steamship Co, which runs between
Holland and Java have guaranteed them by
the government, as sort Of subsidy
freight of $50, 900 bags while the whole crop
only amounts to 400, 900. The Java crop
has fallen off so per cent. Cuba doesn't raise
enough for its own consumption, while the
coffee grown in Jamaica and Mexico has fallen
off ten per cent"
what is the cause of the shortage?"
sin Java bug has eaten the buds, but in
Brazil the cause is not fully understood"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26
HALLOwELL.

Mr.. J. II. Harrison, overseer of the Ring
spinning and mule rooms of the kennebee
River Mills, went to his home in Fall River,
Saturday. to spend Christmas.
The looms which the kennebec River
Mills received orders to start will be put in
operation next week.
Christmas services we're observed in most
of the churches yesterday.
A member of the s. s. committee finds
that the total percentage of attendance of pu-
pills in the public schools OF the city proper,
excluding the Louden Hill, Anterior and
Laughton schools was, for the Fall term of
'ss. SO. 95, and the Fall term of ST., 94.l0, a
gain of 4. Is per cent. During the Fall term
of 's5 half holidays were in vogue the cor
responding term of 81, whole Saturday hoi-
idavs. This latter system is in use in Port
land. Bangor, Augusta, Gardiner and nearly
all cities, and seems to give satisfaction.
On the other hand some of the teachers say
that the pupil becomes restless and inattentive
towards the last of the week, missing the
half holiday in the middle of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26
PerSOnal.

Ex-County Attorney IIanes was in the city
yesterday.
Mr.. Stanley Patten has returned home
for the holidays.
Some excellent things in the entertainment
line are said to he on the docket for the near
future.
Mr.. O. w. Turner, Bow don, 90, is home
on brief vacation from the school he is
teaching in West Woolwich.
Mrs. Robert Andersen of Chicago, who is
with friends in this city, assisted in the sing
ing at vesper service in the Unitarian Church
last evening.
While we regret that Rev. C. 4. White is
to remove from Watervilie, we congratulate
him that he is to renew his pleasant associa-
tons in his former pastorate at Amesbury,
Mass HdferrtNe Haif.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

A most enjoyable affair took place at the
home of Edgar l.. Corson on Cumberland
street last Saturday evening, it being the
tenth anniversary of his marriage The oc-
casion called together about fifty friends of
Mr.. Corson and wife, beside many Of his
family, some of whom have not met for
several years. The parents Of both Mr.. and
Mrs. Corson were present and enjoyed the
festivities equal to the younger friends. The
evening was passed in games and social chat
ting. and many nice and useful presents were
left by the party. among other things nice
willow rocker, large hanging lamp. silver
spoons and glass wafer set. bounteous
treat was partakcn of and a, a late hour the
party left wishing the bride and groom many
years Of happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

The reporter CHANGING to meet Mr.. IF.
RUNNER. the well known bee man OF Chel.
sea- some points Of interest to lovers Of
honey were brought out.
What do you think Mr.. Plummer Of the
bee business in Maine now as in comparison
with that of few years ago?
There are more bees kept and more honey
made. honey extractor can be purchased
now for or dollars. As you know, with
those honey extractors the comb is saved for
another filing"
Does this honey bring as large price in
the market?
NO, it is thought by many to be aduIter-
ated, though it is just as pure as when in the
comb
How about this feeding the bees on sugar.
There are few if any 10 this State who feed
the bees on sugar regularly though some
keep them through the winter in that way.
You give them sugar syrup and they I'll the
cells with sugar syrap. That's all there is to it.
No, there are not more than four or five
49, "@S JUL III tiis County lie Only
State of Maine bee journal is the Bee
Keepers Advance" The only State Asso-
citation is the Maine State Bee Keepers Asso-
citation. 1t meets in Waterville next month,
Jan. 18th. Mason of Mechanic Falls is the
President, Isaac Hutchings of Wellington,
Secretary. There is Vice President from
each couufyn
"Whois the Vice President Of this county,
Il suppose | am. Besides this association
there are several county associations and the
Western Maine Bee Association"
Who are the prominent bee raisers in
Mainef"
We'll, | can't recall them all Just now,
but there are James B. Mason Of Mechanic
Falls, Mr.. w. II. Norton of Skowhegan Mr..
Gerard, Mr.. Blaisdell and Mr. Tarr of Aroos-
took. In this county there are Mr.. Reynolds
Mr.. Greeley, and myself. Mr.. Sawyer in
Gardiner, and Mr.. +. z. Churchill of Halo
we'll, keep quite a number of bees. In this
city, Mr.. Amos Church has over forty swarms.
Mrs. Ruel Glidden has some, | don't know
how many. I'm not doing much in the bust
ness Just now however"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

F-Devine & Coughlin wish to inform
their many friends and patrons that as their
large and constantly increasing prescription
and general medicine business now demands
their undivided attention. they will show no
fancy or holiday goods at their pharmacy at
the west end of the Kennebec bridge. All
articles usually found at first-class drug
store, however, are there in abundance.
MANY of which would make very neat and
acceptable presents for either lady or gentle
man friends. Our line of perfumes is very
select and extensive. comprising all the
celebrated extracts of both American
and European makers. They take special
pride in this department and have many new
and rare odors which can be obtained at no
other store in the city.
dec20dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

1t is about this season of the year that the
small boy delights to steal ride by hltchlng
his sled on behind some sleigh. One of these
youngsters came near putting period to his
existence coming down Rines hill in this
manner yesterday. His sled was inclined to
go faster than the horse, and darting under
the sleigh had just rope enough to permit of
it, sharp runners tickling Dobbin's heels
The old nag for once in his life
accelerated his pace. The boy was
thrown from his sled and con-
haerably bruised and shaken up. Fortunate
yhe sustained no serious injury. The lesson,
Ne are inclined to believe, will prove a
valuable one for the lai
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26
Supreme Judicial Court Somerset
County.

Danforth, j., Presiding
l.. II. Webb, Clerk.
l.. Vaughan, Sheriff
Il. F. Danforth, County Attorney.
j. d. Pulsifer, Stenographer.
THURSDAY, Dec. %.
Jeremiah j. Walker vs. Edmund Atwood
ct al. Action of the case for breach of con-
tract of sale of thrty-two sheep at two cents
per pound, live weight. Defence, an alleged
prior sale by other party who was actual ow-
ner of the sheep. Verdict for plf $25. Wal
tons. Merrill and Coffin.
Henry Burgess had appealed from the
finding of a trial justice who convicted him
of liquor selling, plead guilty here to-day and
was sentenced to 80 days in Jail and fine of
$50.
FRIDAY, Dec. %.
Samuel Sucking, vs.. Selden Cleveland.
Action for damages caused by collision with
defendants team, Feb 10, 1850 trial.
Waltons; Merrill Coffin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

large and merry party of kents Hill
students were in the city Saturday. They
came in two large teams, one of three and the
other of two horses. The excellent going and
beautiful weather was well calculated to
make such a tripas this delightful one, and
we have no doubt that the Young gentlemen
and their charming "opposits" enjoyed the
trip exceedingly. We surmise that full many
Christmas gift found its way back from
Augusta shops that afternoon to sdorn the
tree" nj the hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

One of Wadleigh's teams distributed the
bread rather unceremoniously yesterday
morning. The horse started to run wher
coming down the hill on the East side ant
run into the bridge demolishing the cart
The horse kept on and struck lady by the
drug store. The lady was carried into the
drug store where she soon recovered. She
was not seriously injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26
Anusenents.

The Curtis Wilcox Company, which 10
PLAYING at the Town Hall this week, deserves
a much better patronage than any thing can
draw in Dexter now. The star Miss Camille
Townsend is an actress OF rare ability. Her
impersonatons are faithful to character and
are not marred by any self consciousness.
The support is excellent, and it may be safe
" said that there is not stick" in the whole
Company Monday night Lady Audley's
Secret" was given. Tuesday night Article
a.. OF Cora the Creole Miss Townsend's
Fanchon" was probably the bes. ever seen in
Dexter The Eastern State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

The Odd Fellows Register, published in
Portland by Smith & Sales, and edited by
VIM. II. Smith Esq, comes out this month
with a handsome new engraved head. The
Register will hereafter be devoted entirely to
as "A separate publication, to the interests of
Free Masonry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

Did you ever see n woman eye rivals
bonnet at church IL SO you know how GER
tain lady not far from Augusta looked as she
eyed that contumaeious iron box on the corner
which she understood was u receptacle for
letters and into which she was trying 10 force
one. Did you ever notice woman's ex-
preston when her little George has been
thrashed by that Snodkin', boy +? Well that's
the way our heroine looked when horrid
man came along and said what are You
doing with the hydrant, Madame p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

Mr.. Arthur Taber of this city had five
sheep Mt pasture seven miles ont of the city.
The sheep were so wild that all efforts TO
capture chem was fruitle.. During the
last snow storm, strangely enough, they all
came back and resumed their old places
where they had been kept last winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

The case of the Carmel tramps which
comes off this week sometime, will be one of
unusual interest. 1t is reported that parties
have been found in this city who have posi-
lively identified these men as persons who
called at their homes not only on Nov. 18th,
the day when Officer Steven
sons buildings were burned
but on the following day. 1t is also re
ported that there will be revelations regard
ing the previous career of the girl Lille
Brooker who is the principal witness against
the tramps, which will shed new light on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

The days jus, now are the shortest in the
year being only hours and 20 minutes long.
BY the end of the month the day will lengthen
four minutes. 1t is long look ahead to the
longest day, June 90 which will have Is
hours and 20 minutes. Winter commenced
Wednesday according to the almanacs. They
have been predicting snow for some time but
that has not vet arrived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26
Maine Press Association.

The twenty-ffth annual meeting of the
Maine Press Association will be held at Port
land, on Wednesday and Thursday January
25th and 10th, 1888, beginning at o'clock
Wednesday evening.
Essayist Henry A. Shorey, Of Bridgton.
Poet: Anna Sargent Hunt, of Augusta.
Headquarters will be at the Preble House,
where members and their wives and daugh-
tiers will be charged but Sl.5o per day.
Members who intend to sttend will please
notify the Corresponding Secretary, George
II. Watkins, of Portland, within the next
week, that they may be furnished passes over
the railroads.
HOWARD OWEN, President.
Gro. II. WATKINS, Cor. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

Mr. Sturteyant and Mr.. Stevens, clerks at
the Augusta house, were well remembered
aud happily surprised on Christmas by the
gentleman boarders, every one contributing
receiving twenty-five dollars and ten dollars,
in gold, respectively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

Among the articles left Marshal Morse
of an old Zimmerman fire engine. BY fill
ing the oblong box with water, stream 81
feet in length can be played.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

Ask your druggist for free sample of
Browns Instant Relief" See Ad. Your
money refunded if Browns Instant Relief
fails to benefit you when used strictly accord
ing to directions on the inside wrapper.
decl2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26
Prof. Pullen is ;

Prof Pullen is an Oakland boy and this
was the first time he ever played at his home.
He will always in the future receive well
come when he is announced. After the
concert the audience proceeded to the Oak
land Pavilion where eighty couples enjoyed
the dancing till late hour. Refreshments
were served in the dining room underneath
the pavilion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26
OAKL AND.

Everybody in Oakland is speaking in high
praise of the music given here on Thursday
evening by Prof. Pullens orchestra Prof,
Pulen rendered the following program be-
fore one of the largest audiences that ever
assembled in Memorial Hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

In school not thousand miles from Au-
question, What are the parts of grammar p
said, "syntaI, etymology and er-er-er dox-
oogy :"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26
Sliding Notice Taken from the City Or.
dinanCe.

If any boy or other person shall slide
down any street, lane or public place within
one mile of Kennebec bridge, upon any hand
sled, sleigh or other thing, such boy or other
person shall forfeit and pay for each offence
a fine of one dollar. The above ordinance
will be strictly enforced.
Fl. r. MORSE,
City Marshal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

The number of tons Of freight handled at
the Augusta depot for the year ending Sept.
80 was 25,2l2 and the earning. there from
S44, l9I.l9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

EF~If the person who was seen to take a
large black wooden double shawl from
J. f. Pierce's store on Thursday the 22nd
inst at 3 o'clock in the afternoon will return
the same to J. f. Pierce, Water st. Augusta,
Me-, no questions will be asked. Otherwise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26
NoRw.y. Me-. Nov. %. 1887.

NORWAY, ME-, Nov. y, 1887.
have used Browns Instant Relief"
when in great distress Of the stomach and
found it very rapid in its action. From my
own experience and the testimony of my
friends consider it to be a wonderful medi-
cine. JACKSON CLARK.
decl2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

Mr.. Henry NJ. Breen, the popular and
efficient police officer, received, as Christ
mas present from Lord & Lowell, a beautiful
silver fruit dish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

For habitual constipation, dyspepsia, and
kindred ills is the famous California liquid
fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs. 1t strengthens
as well as cleanses the system, it is easily
taken, and perfectly harmless. For sale by
J. NJ. Mixer.
decl 3deod & W m3pur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

SArERDAY, Dec. "a.
State VS.. George Laundry. l.. T. Garlic
dron for respondent. Indictment for being
a common seller of intoxicating liquors in
Watcrvile. Testimony and arguments closed
and the court adjourned until Monday, at 10
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

The clothing stores will remain open Mon.
day till IL o'clock, noon, to allow those who
wish to make purchases and to exchange
articles purchased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

The number of passengers on the Maine
Central from Augusta were 1874 from Oct.
LIST $50 TO Sept. Both 's7 and the revenue de-
rived therefrom was $40, 64G7G
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

member of 81 who lives in this city gave
the new cry of his class at Bowdoin. 1t is
"Rah rah rah rah second to none eta,
theta, kappa, lambda, Bowdoin, 81"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

There will be meeting of the executive
committee Of the Howard Benevolent Union
this evening at the residence of Mrs. Craig
on State street, at 7.30 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

Mr.. +. G. Smith il at home on a short vaca-
ton from his studies at the Cambridge Theo-
logical school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

After you get through with your 50 Christ
mas tree. cut II up into a dozen "balsam
pillows and sell them for fifty cents each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26

At quarter of eleven Saturday morning
kinsman's thermometer registered four de-
grees below zero
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-26
DIAMONDS!

Watches, Jewelry, Slverware, and Optical
Goods Large Stock. Wholesale prices TO
the trade at A. N. Wight's Decsdeod&w3w